Training pathways to GP registration in the UK

To practise as a GP in the UK, you need to be accepted onto the General Medical Council's GP Register. 

You can find information on this page about the different pathways to the GP Register.

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Find your path to general practice

Pathfinder (interactive)

GP training and registration: Who's who

Training to become a GP in the UK

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The GP training programme

For more on how to apply, how the GP training programme is constructed, and applying for registration at the end of training.

The GP training programme

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The Trainee Portfolio

Document your learning journey throughout the entire training programme with the easy-to-use FourteenFish platform.

The Trainee Portfolio

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Combined training

Find out about how previous experience could be accredited towards your GP training programme.

Combined training

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Workplace based assessment

Become a GP with the RCGP!

Workplace based assessment

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GP curriculum

The knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours required of a GP in managing patients and their problems.

GP curriculum

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Support

Membership options and College support while training.

Support

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Portfolio Pathway - Approved Programme

Information on how to apply for GP Registration if you pass the AKT or SCA exam outside of training.

Portfolio Pathway - Approved Programme

Alternative routes to registering as a GP in the UK

If you have a qualification in general practice or family medicine from outside the UK, or have achieved the knowledge, skills and experience to work unsupervised as a general practitioner in the UK, please browse our resources to the find the best career route for you. 

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European qualifications in general practice or family medicine

For more information on European qualifications and entry to the GP Register.

European qualifications in general practice

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The Portfolio Pathway (formerly CEGPR route)

More information on Portfolio Pathway application, the GP Register and working as a general practitioner.

The Portfolio Pathway

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The Recognised Specialist Qualification (RSQ) Pathway

GP registration information for general practitioners who trained and qualified in Australia, New Zealand or Canada.

The RSQ Pathway

International Medical Graduate (IMG) events

International Medical Graduate (IMG) events

06 May 2025

Diabetes | One Day Essentials

Type 2 diabetes continues to be a significant global health challenge, with its management evolving dramatically over the past 25 years. This one day essentials course is designed...

09 May 2025

Active Bystander Training

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19 May 2025

Dermatology | One Day Essentials

This free-to-members one-day interactive online conference will cover a range of dermatological health topics designed to support GPs in improving patient care. The conference...

21 May 2025

Governance Review - developing changes to College Governing Documents

Members are invited to a webinar to hear an update on the work of the Governance Review.